Events
Cisel Reservation Calendar
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Department of Music Events
All events held in Cisel Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated.
Classes Begin
September 9, 2026
7:00 am
Fall 2026 Semester begins at MSU Billings.
Alexa Caswell Saxophone Recital
October 8, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents Alexa Caswell in a Junior Saxophone Recital
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Alexa studies saxophone
and flute under Dr. Scott Jeppesen. Free entry.
Fall Choral Concert
October 13, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Fall Choral Concert featuring the MSUB University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
November Choral Concert
November 17, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a November Choral Concert featuring the MSUB University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Jazz Orchestra & Commercial Ensemble Concert
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Jazz Orchestra and MSUB Commercial
Esnemble in a Fall Concert Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed
by Professor John Roberts. Entry by donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Ben Stevens Trombone Recital
December 12, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents Ben Stevens in a Senior Trombone Recital Saturday,
December 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Ben studies trombone and tuba
under Prof. John Roberts. Free entry.
Classes Begin
January 20, 2026
7:00 am
Spring 2027 Semester begins at MSU Billings.
MSUB Jazz Festival 2027
February 5, 2027
8:00 am
The MSUB Department of Music welcomes secondary school ensembles from across Montana
and Wyoming for an adjudicated Jazz Festival Friday, February 5, 2027 at 8:00-5:00
pm. More information can be found at the MSUB Jazz Festival website.
Honor Jazz Ensemble Festival
February 6, 2027
9:00 am
MSUB and Billings School District 2 welcome honor jazz musicians from secondary schools
across Montana for a festival at Cisel Hall Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 9:00-4:00
pm.
Winter Choral Concert
February 23, 2027
7:00 pm
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Winter Choral Concert featuring the MSUB University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, Feburary 23, 2027 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Spring Jazz Orchestra Concert
April 8, 2027
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Jazz Orchestra in a Spring Jazz Concert
Thursday, April 8, 2027 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Professor John Roberts.
Entry by donation. MSUB Students free with ID.
Spring Choral Concert
April 20, 2027
7:00 pm
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Spring Choral Concert featuring the MSUB University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at MSUB.
Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Commencement
May 8, 2027
MSUB Commencement Exercises will take place at Metrapark in Billings on Saturday,
May 8, 2027.